Production Manager - Assembly and Test

Production Manager - Assembly and Test

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Commercial Flight Controls (CFCD)

Location : USA CFCD OGDEN UT

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 23, 2026

Job ID : 68646

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls. We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We’ve broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead, we’re further improving flight control actuation for traditional and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Position Summary

The Production Manager will advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area.

Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings. The employee has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action with such materials as defined in such documents as controlled plans and work instructions. Will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in the Assembly and Test department. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower team members. Develop team members including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.

• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.

• Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement in an effort to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap. Contain source of quality issues. Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships. Coordinate corrective action activities.

• Perform capacity analysis using build plans. Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area. Ensure that departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements. T roubleshoot scheduling and material issues.

• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s). Ensure process stability through following standardized work.

• Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Participate in cost-reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in business or engineering

• 3-7 years previous supervisory experience

• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities

• Experience with CNC grinding and EDM machines

• Lean tools knowledge a plus

• Proficient computer skills

• Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization

• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)